chapter191

Josef took the folder with a nod. "Yes, ma'am."

He hesitated for a second, then asked, "Ms. Norwood, do you have any lunch preferences?"

"Don't worry about me. I'm heading out around noon."

"Alright."

Josef couldn't help but admire Lydia. He'd always known she was sharp, but seeing her in action was something else. She was young, but she moved fast and didn't mess around. With her running things, Greenward Power was bound to take off.

Lydia headed downstairs, making her way to the hospital. As she stepped out of the building, she noticed a group of girls hanging around by the big glass windows. They were all dressed up, chatting and sneaking peeks inside.

Jenny was at the front desk, sorting through the day's paperwork. She spotted Lydia and waved. "Ms. Norwood!"

Lydia smiled and walked over. "Who are those girls by the window?"

Normally, she wouldn't have cared, but she recognized one of them. Sierra. She was one of the three candidates Lydia had picked for a second interview.

Jenny glanced over and laughed. Oh, those girls? They've been here almost an hour. Came for interviews, but they're just hanging out now. I asked, and they said they're waiting for a friend."

Lydia got the picture.

As she walked out the door, the girls' voices drifted over.

"It's already noon. Why isn't anyone leaving yet?"

"I know, right? People say Greenward Power treats employees well, but everyone's still working past twelve. Isn't that kind of harsh?"

"Honestly, who cares? As long as you're on the boss' good side, sneaking out a little early isn't a big deal."

"I agree. Josef was so cute today. I think I've got a crush."

"I heard Henry is the boss' son. Why didn't we see him around?"

"He's probably up in the executive office. Let's wait a little longer. Maybe he'll show up when everyone goes for lunch."

Sierra listened to her friends, a smug smile on her face. "I don't really care about Josef or Henry. I'm here for Norwood Enterprises. If I make it to the Norwood Enterprises annual party, I might actually meet the CEO, Blake, or some other big shot. There's no way I'm planning to stay at this little company forever, are you?"

Lydia heard Sierra's words as she walked by and paused, glancing over at them.

Sierra noticed and crossed her arms, meeting Lydia's eyes with a look that said she didn't care what anyone thought.

Sierra noticed this girl earlier. She

looked young. Her clothes were

apskal, but

casual, but she was striking pretty, in a way that stood out, her skin

almost glowing.

She's here for an interview too?

"Hey, what are you staring at?" one of the girls snapped.

Darla glared at Lydia, her tone full of challenge. She'd never liked girls who were too

pretty for their own good.

Lydia wasn't in the mood for drama. She was already late for the hospital, but

Sierra's attitude rubbed her the wrong way.

She kept her voice steady. "Just a

tip. If you want to work here, you

need to get your head on straight. Greenward Power doesn't keep dead weight

With that, she started to go.

Darla's face twisted in anger. Did you hear that? She just called us dead weight."

Sierra frowned, clearly annoyed.

Another girl with a short haircut scoffed. She's got a lot of nerve. Let's put her in her place."

The group hustled after Lydia, closing in fast.

"Hey! Stop right there!"

"We're talking to you. Don't walk away."

"I swear, she needs to be taught a lesson."

They caught up quickly, surrounding Lydia, like a pack of mean girls about to gang

up on someone.

Lydia just looked at them, amused. You really want to start something?"